SEBASTIAN -- Sophie fetches her ball on a spoil island in Indian River County. She loves the water and swimming, but doesn't like the bath that comes afterward.

Tammy Plants

STUART -- Minnie, a one-week-old French bulldog, shows no comfort in having her first picture taken.

Tim Stone

VERO BEACH -- Dressed up dog at Rotary Salute to Youth.

Walt Burkett Sr.

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY -- KiKi and Jack Black were recently adopted from the Indian River Humane Society by Beth Gillette and Lenny Matyka. Although adopted on different dates, they soon became very good friends.

Beth Gillette

ST. LUCIE COUNTY -- A rooster wandered into the yard and woke us up one morning in Lakewood Park.